A CONSORTIUM of businessman hoping to create a phoenix club in the wake of Hereford United being wound up are due to find out today whether they have got the backing of fans.

Members of Hereford United Supporters Trust (HUST) had until midnight last night to vote if they were behind the new Hereford Football Club proposal.

The group is headed by Jon Hale, who along with HUST’s Chris Williams and Martin Watson, and govern - ance director Phil Eynon, set out his plans to supporters at a packed Hereford Welsh Club last week.

Around 300 fans attended the open meeting, which led to some having to listen to proceedings from another room due to the venue reaching its capacity.

The consortium told supporters that they would budget for gates of 650 for next season, which includes 200 season tickets.

However, supporters were told that no one would watch any game for free.

The team would still wear white home strips, emblazoned with the Hereford Bull, but competitions would be held to determine the colour of the away kit and what the new club badge would look like.

The group is being backed by three unknown benefactors, who will each pump in £50,000.

Asked why they did not want to be named, Eynon said they did not want to run the risk of being courted for more money or undermine the board in any way.

However, because they will become shareholders, their identities will be revealed via the Companies House website.

It was confirmed that HUST will receive 50% of shares, with 30% being split between the three benefacors. The remaining 20% can be purchased by anyone else, with one share costing £1, and a minimum investment required of £1,000.

“The original decision to set the minimum share pur - chase at £2,000 was taken as it was felt this would encourage people who are keen to buy smaller share - holdings to do that via HUST,” said Hale.

“However, after observations made at last week’s meeting and messages we have received over the past couple of days, we are happy to rethink our initial plan and reduce the minimum share purchase to 1,000 £1 shares.”

The group also confirmed that becoming a tenant of Edgar Street is vital to their plans, which would become difficult if it does not come to fruition.

Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet committee are meeting today to begin talks about the future of Edgar Street, with reloction being an option, which has the backing of former United chief Peter Hill.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that a group of supporters, called HUFC - too, are putting together a plan for an alternative community-owned club and want fans to help them.

However, no one from that group had contacted the Hereford Times at the time of going to press.